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Resettlement in Australia

One of the biggest reasons Brits return from Australia is a lack of preparation for the move. Getting your visa and removal booked is only the beginning. Research, preparation and support for your new life in Australia is key to ensuring that you can settle and truly enjoy your life down under. Prepare yourself for culture shock by becoming aware of the things that are different, the way Australians do things and the general feel of the culture.

What to expect when you arrive in Australia

The warm, sunny weather won't be the only change you encounter when you first arrive in Australia. While they speak English and drive on the same side of the road, to minimise culture shock upon arriving, prepare yourself for some of the significant cultural differences that you'll encounter.

Driving - the same, yet different

On the roads, speeds and distances are measured in kilometres, not in miles. Keep in mind that speed limits and the rules of the road are also different. Prepare yourself by studying the rules of the road for Australia before you leave. You'll also need to find out the rules about driving on a UK licence and converting your UK licence to an Australian one. You may need to take a theory and/or road test to drive in Australia.

Prepare ahead for your banking needs

Well in advance of your departure from the UK, you should arrange a bank account in Australia. This will make your life much easier, as once you're resident in Australia, it is frequently more difficult to establish a bank account. Remember that upon arrival in Australia you will not have a credit history. Having a bank account already set up for you can help build your credit rating. You can even set up your bank account well in advance of your arrival, to further help your credit history. The National Australia Bank has a special migrant bank account, which you may want to investigate.

Education & housing in Australia

The Australian education is very different from the UK. Before you go, consider if the educational system there is the best for your child. Private education is available, but expensive.

Housing is a key part of making your new country feel like home. The Australian rentals market is frequently highly competitive and expensive. Research areas, commuting distances (and traffic during rush hours) and public transportation options. You don't want to find yourself spending 45 minutes in the car to go 5 miles, or so far out in the country that going to work, sending the children to school or just getting a newspaper or litre of milk is very inconvenient.

Get support for your settlement in Australia

Sign up for expat and social groups and playgroups for your children to help you get adjusted. Professional resettlement advice can be worth its weight in gold, and can frequently pay for itself by helping you avoid costly mistakes in your new country.

How can we help with your Australian removal?

Britannia Bradshaw can help your Australian relocation go smoothly. Contact us for a free, no obligation quote or call 0161 877 5555 (Manchester), 0121 504 0966 (Birmingham & Coventry) and speak with an international removals specialist.

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Our removal customer reviews

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Our removal and storage reviews are taken from our Customer Care Survey, which is sent to every customer after their move is completed.

Removal Service9.8 out of 10
based on 778 ratings (778 user reviews) as of 26 March 2019

Move day expectations were not matched, they were exceeded

You seemed competitive and you were very quick to respond to our request for a quote. No improvement required, we didn't know what to expect but our expectations were exceeded. So, our move day expectations were not matched, they were exceeded. Brian, Mike P and Dave L were absolutely brilliant. They were the best and least stressful part of our move. They should be commended. Just a thank you to the team, especially Brian, Mike P and Dave L

Written by: Belinda Hughes

House Removal

Date published: 18/3/2019

8.8 / 10 stars

It was an incredible service

Friendly service right from the beginning, a really friendly and personable visit from the consultant and the competitive quote. For us, nothing could have been done to improve it. It was an incredible service. They were so helpful, nothing was too much for them. They were really nice guys and the natural banter between us and them made a stressful time enjoyable.

Written by: Rob McGibbon

House Removal

Date published: 18/3/2019

10 / 10 stars

Just pleased I chose you, took a lot of worry off my mind

Initial survey was very thorough and this stuck with me. I had 3 other quotes some cheaper some dearer they just didn’t give me the confidence of Britannia. Good lads a mixture of youth and experience worked hard. I think with the younger members of the crew a little more training on how to get larger items of furniture out of a room would be a help to them i.e., angles and positioning. The experienced lads can’t be around all the time but this is not a criticism of the crew.

Just pleased I chose you, took a lot of worry off my mind

Written by: Stuart Lampitt

House Removal

Date published: 8/3/2019

10 / 10 stars

I couldn’t have asked for a better service

Have used your company before and were equally impressed, particularly by the hard working removal men. They were amazing, they made the whole move totally stress free, I couldn’t have asked for a better service

Written by: Alison Mitchell

House Removal

Date published: 26/2/2019

9.7 / 10 stars

Very courteous & went above all expectations!

Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Outstanding crew! Friendly, professional, very courteous and they went above all expectations! John, Ian, Clive and Rob were absolutely fantastic, we couldn't have asked for a better crew, please thank them for us!

Written by: Amy Tresize

House Removal

Date published: 25/2/2019

10 / 10 stars

They were fantastic!!

We had used them previously on moving from South Africa to the UK. Diana was great and extremely helpful. For us the team that assisted on the day were fantastic and couldn't of been more helpful. They were fantastic!!

Written by: Kate Wolstenholme

House Removal

Date published: 21/2/2019

10 / 10 stars

Rescued us from a stressful situation

Let down at short notice by original company, Britannia Bradshaw were able to step in and rescue us from a stressful situation. We were so fortunate to have their support. Excellent team from Stafford, worked very hard and remained courteous and helpful throughout.

Written by: Denise Boardman

House Removal

Date published: 12/2/2019

10 / 10 stars

I've recommended you

Offered the best quote for removal, and were very accommodating and professional. Very friendly and hard working. The packaging was done very well. I've recommended you to another lady who is moving her family to Canada.

Written by: Madeline McPherson

House Removal

Date published: 25/1/2019

10 / 10 stars

Amazing throughout

Amazing throughout - Especially with the delivery abroad and last minute date changes...the most professional of the 3 companies we obtained quotes from. Friendly, helpful and respectful

Written by: Andy Brotherton

House Removal

Date published: 3/1/2019

10 / 10 stars

They made everything so easy

You were recommended by a friend who had used you in the past. Lynne was fantastic from start to finish. Having never used a removal firm before, I had lots of questions and Lynne answered every single one promptly and in full. It was a comfort to hear her voice when she answered the phone because I knew that whatever I was calling for would be dealt with perfectly

John and Alan could not have been more helpful. They made everything so easy and were delightful to work with to get the house cleared. I didn't see them at the destination but my partner, Gary was very impressed with their efficiency and enthusiasm to get the new house just as he wanted it. The only thing that would have made things easier would have been to have had more rolls of tape with the boxes. I received 3 rolls and 45 boxes which ran out quite quickly. I bought more tape but the quality I could buy was far less superior than yours and so the removal team had to re-tape a lot of boxes before they moved them, particularly down the stairs. Apart from that tiny issue (which caused more of a problem for your team than for me) the service could not have been any better.